Is Small Sixweeks Grass safe for pets?

Yes, Small Sixweeks Grass (Festuca Microstachys) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Small Sixweeks Grass easy to care for?

Small Sixweeks Grass has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun light.

Can Small Sixweeks Grass grow indoors?

Small Sixweeks Grass is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Small Sixweeks Grass (Festuca Microstachys) is a annual grass in the Poaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Festuca microstachys is an annual grasslike herb native to California and western North America.

Last updated: February 2026

Small Sixweeks Grass

Festuca Microstachys

Festuca microstachys is an annual grasslike herb native to California and western North America.

Quick Facts

Type

grass

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

7-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, native habitat restoration

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Small Sixweeks Grass

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Poaceae

Genus:Festuca